Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 31 - Public Safety
Part 9 - REGULATION REGARDING THE LICENSURE OF JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES
Chapter 5 - Physical Plant, Environment, and Safety
Rule 31-9-5.19 - Compliance with regulations

1. Facility licenses shall be prominently displayed.

2. A copy of these regulations shall be kept on the premises at all times.

3. Facilities shall be compliant with all applicable building codes and regulations. Each existing facility which makes any structural addition or alteration, shall come into compliance with current structural requirements pursuant to applicable building codes and regulations.

4. Each applicant or licensee may submit a written request for an exception to a regulation to the Unit. An exception may be granted if the Unit determines that the exception would not diminish the current level of juvenile care and if statutory requirements are not violated. The nature of the exception, the conditions and the duration of the exception shall be in writing. Written notification shall be given to the licensee. Decisions regarding exceptions may not be appealed.

5. Inspectors from the Juvenile Facilities Monitoring Unit may inspect the facility at any time, with or without notice.